College Diploma - Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (289)

Program Description

Students can kick start their career with an education in aircraft maintenance and hands-on training in new hangar at the Hamilton International Airport.

Program Highlights:

• High graduation and employment rates.
• State-of-the-art lab equipment and facilities.
• Excellent reputation with Industry and Transport Canada.
• Transport Canada accreditation that allows students to shorten their apprenticeship by 18 months.
• Leads to a federally recognized Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license.

Learning outcomes:

• Combine theory and practice using state-of-the-art facilities at Mohawk College’s new Centre for Aviation Technology at the Hamilton International Airport, opened February 2021.
• Students will inspect a variety of aircraft including small planes, heavy jets and helicopters.
• Become familiar with the rules and regulation that guide the aviation industry.
• Repair turbine and piston engines. Troubleshoot aircraft systems using the Boeing 737 NG virtual maintenance trainer.
• This Transport Canada approved program provides theory and hands-on training to prepare students for certification by Transport Canada, as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer AME-M. 18 months credit towards the 48 months practical work experience required for certification.